This is from my 85 year old Mother's collection of recipes

4	lb	Pot Roast
1/2	tsp each	Pepper, ground cloves, mace, allspice
1	tbsp	Salt
1	lg	Onion
1 or more		Garlic cloves
1/2	C	Wesson oil
2	tbsp	Lemon juice
1	tbsp	Vinegar
1-1/2	C	Tomato juice or canned tomatoes
2 or 3		Bay leaves

• Mix dry ingredients and rub into meat, both sides.
• Chop onions and garlic fine, add lemon juice and vinegar and 1/4 cup only of Wesson oil.
• Pour mixture over meat, turning several times. Let soak in refrigerator 5 hours, turning occasionally.
• When ready to cook sprinkle with flour, brown in 1/4 cup oil.
• Add liquid in which meat was soaked, tomatoes, and bay leaves.
• Cover, simmer 3 hours.
• Add carrots, onions, and peeled potatoes 45 minutes before roast is done.